Second in a series. To be considered a "chart scraper" album, an artist must have had only one album make the Billboard 200 album chart during the years 1976-85. Said album spent no more than two weeks on the chart, placing no higher than 196. They're all new to me.
Albert Finney's Album
| Released: 1977 (Motown) Produced by: Denis King |
| Side One | Side Two |
|---|---|
| But I Was a Child I'd Like It to Be Me Crazy Song When It's Gone We'll Be Okay How Do You Know? |
Those Other Men They Say What Have They Done (To My Home Town?) The Bird of Paradise The Stream of Life A State of Grace |
| Week | Position |
| September 3, 1977 | 199 |
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Psuedo-Broadway musical music written by Denis King with lyrics by Finney himself, who writes lyrics like a high school loner writes poetry, e.g.: "How do you know when it's there? Is there a hush in the air?" Even though it's on the Motown label, don't expect any soul to be found on this album. If you like Richard Harris's take on MacArthur Park, this may be just the album you're looking for.
For thoughts on the album from producer/composer/arranger Denis King, click here.
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